05-07-2014, 04:10 PM
130 years of cycling in Serbia marked at the Royal Palace
Belgrade, July 5, in 2014- For the occasion of the 130th anniversary of cycling in Belgrade and Serbia, Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Alexander II and Crown Princess Katherine received the delegation of the Cycling Federation of Belgrade at the Royal Palace.
“Cycling is a sport that was very much liked by my father, and I, too, appreciate and support it. It is a sport for everyone, young and old, it brings benefit to everyone and people should be encouraged to take it up”, said HRH Crown Prince Alexander II.
The Cycling Federation of Belgrade’s chairman, Mr. Nebojsa Popov, presented a special award to HRH Crown Prince Alexander II, as the patron of the 130th anniversary celebration of cycling in Serbia, it was followed by the Crown Prince presenting awards to the Cycling Federation of Belgrade’s associates and prominent Belgrade cyclists.